by StaceyW | Feb 3, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Teaching, textiles
One of the things about a university education which pushes you out of your comfort zone is how it opens your mind and your understanding. At the Lost in Lace conference (feature post to follow) today (3rd Feb 2011) at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, I met up again...
by StaceyW | Dec 11, 2011 | Art, Education, Publications, Teaching, Travel, Weaving
A little while ago, you may remember I posted that a new weavers’ website would be coming online to signpost everyone to all things weaving in the UK. Drum roll, please…. THE WEAVE SHED is now open for business…. Visit www.theweaveshed.org to find:...
by StaceyW | Oct 9, 2011 | Art, Education, Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Teaching, Weaving
Language is such an integral part of our lives that it’s not often that we stop to think about it. It’s been in my mind recently whilst I’ve been doing some background reading for my masters degree. One book I was reading (Representation: Cultural...
by StaceyW | Oct 2, 2011 | Education, Teaching, Weaving
This week I am writing a bit about a new website which is currently being set up to be a one-stop shop for people wishing to find information on weaving in the UK. With funding from the Worshipful Company of Weavers, Philippa Brock, course leader at Central St...
by StaceyW | Jul 10, 2011 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, Weaving
I don’t usually call my weaving a pig’s ear (!) but sometimes, when things don’t go according to plan, it can feel that way! I have been weaving a series of pieces for two exhibitions, one based on tree bark, the other on geology and erosion. The...
by StaceyW | Jun 5, 2011 | Education, Life, Philosophy, Teaching, Weaving
Never say never. That is something I’ve learnt as I’ve grown older. Things are so black and white when you’re a youngster, and as you see more of the world and experience life and injustice and unfairness, you realise that very few things remain so...
